Latest NCAP crash tests highlight car safety gains
SMMT today welcomed the results of the latest round of NCAP
crash tests, focusing on the family car category. The tests, which include a
pedestrian protection category, show the advances car makers have made in vehicle
design, improving safety for both vehicle occupants and pedestrians.
Commenting on the latest results, SMMT chief executive Christopher
Macgowan said, ‘The latest tests show the on-going commitment manufacturers
make to car safety. The excellent performance of the UK-built Honda Civic is
an example of the industry-wide commitment to working with all stakeholders
to provide better protection for vehicle occupants and pedestrians.’
SMMT acknowledges the contribution the Euro NCAP Programme
has made to raising awareness of crash safety. However, the NCAP results are
limited in focusing on just three aspects of crash protection – frontal, side-impact
and pedestrian protection – while overlooking many other significant active
safety features common on modern cars.
These include ABS, advanced tyre technology and intelligent
suspension systems.
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